Pet of the week - Cowboy

Tuesday

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:01 AMJul 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Joann Hager

This little man is a Chihuahua mix named Cowboy. He is about 6-8 years old and has had both eyes removed. Cowboy was surrendered to Tri-County Animal Rescue several weeks ago and was noticeably in distress. He suffered from an eye disease that causes pressure to build behind the eyes.

Both of Cowboy’s eyes were damaged beyond repair and caused him much pain. Our veterinarian recommended that his eyes be removed and what a difference the surgery has made in Cowboy’s personality. He is playing and wants loving – much different from when I first met him. Cowboy has no problem getting around or finding his food. He can sense when someone is walking towards him and begs for attention.

Cowboy must be an inside companion with supervised outside excursions. Cowboy is neutered, micro-chipped and up to date on all vaccines.

Come meet Cowboy at the PetSmart , 3698 E. Franklin Blvd.., Gastonia, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. I believe you will fall in love with him immediately.

Tri-County Animal Rescue will have many other pets for adoption at PetSmart this weekend.

UPDATE: We still have the sisters, Gizmo and Nala , from last week. Sadly they were not adopted.

ABOUT TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE: A non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties, Tri-County is committed to ending pet homelessness in this area. Volunteers and donations are needed to continue the mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals.

MORE INFORMATION: Call 704-263-2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, or visit www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue.

DONATIONS: Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Joann Hager writes a weekly pet report for The Gazette. She also offers advice for pet owners in her column in Sunday’s Life section.